C+

Above Average

Score: 61/100

Overall (traditional)

N/R

Outcome Rating

No earnings reported

Florida Polytechnic University

4-Year Public

📍 Lakeland, Florida 33805

🌐 floridapoly.edu/

Florida Polytechnic University — acceptance rate 56%, tuition $3,152

Florida Polytechnic University campus, Lakeland, FL. Photo: Gregory Urbano from St. Petersburg, Florida, USA, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons.

Outcomes

69/100

Affordability

C+

64/100

Resources

C+

55/100

Experience

83/100

Prestige

39/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,618

Total Enrollment

53%

Graduation Rate

75%

Retention Rate

17.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

56%

Acceptance Rate

$11,923

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Florida Polytechnic University ▼

16% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$232,826

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,579

1-Year Change

-2.5%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Florida Polytechnic University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$77,545

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$14,250

Median debt at graduation

54.9%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

1,268

Average SAT

Median ACT

32.6%

Students receiving Pell grants

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Florida Polytechnic University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Computer Engineering	$65,126	$92,109	-16%	#164 of 189	#140	—
Computer Software and Media Applications	$61,197	$92,070	+56%	#9 of 54	#6	$7,875
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering	$70,375	$90,086	-10%	#236 of 258	#183	—
Mechanical Engineering	$62,595	$70,314	-24%	#318 of 318	#317	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Florida Polytechnic University Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $232,826
Avg rent near campus: $1,579/mo — vs ~$792/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 33815 (7.5% cap, Lakeland)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$3,152	$3,152
Room	$7,132
Board	$6,150
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$23,080	$39,145

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

32%

Receive Pell Grants

29%

Take Out Loans

$11,923

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$6,261
$30,001 - $48,000	$8,232
$48,001 - $75,000	$11,322
$75,001 - $110,000	$14,621
$110,001+	$14,127

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Computer Science 126 grads/yr Data Science, General 59 grads/yr Mechanical Engineering 52 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 32 grads/yr Computer Engineering, General 24 grads/yr Business Analytics 22 grads/yr Electrical and Electronics Engineering 18 grads/yr Engineering, General 12 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 12 grads/yr Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 11 grads/yr Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 3 grads/yr Applied Mathematics, General 3 grads/yr Engineering/Industrial Management 2 grads/yr Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Florida Polytechnic University's top programs commonly pursue.

Computer and information systems managers

$171k/yr 667,100 jobs

Computer and information research scientists

$141k/yr 40,300 jobs

Database architects

$136k/yr 66,900 jobs

Software developers

$133k/yr 1,693,800 jobs

Information security analysts

$125k/yr 182,800 jobs

Data scientists

$113k/yr 245,900 jobs

Computer occupations, all other

$109k/yr 472,000 jobs

Software quality assurance analysts and testers

$103k/yr 201,700 jobs

Student Demographics

1,618

Total Students

19%

Women

95%

Traditional Age (18-24)

16%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 55%

Hispanic 25%

Black 6%

Asian 6%

Two or More 5%

Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 70%

Off-Campus (Renters) 16%

With Family 14%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~260 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 68%

Hybrid (Some Online) 32%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 95%

25-64 (Adult) 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Florida Polytechnic University?

Florida Polytechnic University has an acceptance rate of 56%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend Florida Polytechnic University?

Tuition at Florida Polytechnic University is $3,152 for in-state students and $3,152 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $11,923.

What is the graduation rate at Florida Polytechnic University?

The graduation rate at Florida Polytechnic University is 53%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Florida Polytechnic University a good school?

Florida Polytechnic University has a Repit College Score of 61/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Florida Polytechnic University?

Florida Polytechnic University has a total enrollment of 1,618 students. Most students (95%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

Is there rental demand near Florida Polytechnic University?

Yes! Approximately 16% of students at Florida Polytechnic University live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 260 students who need rental housing near campus.

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